Money is fungible, and $25 million isn’t that much. Also: The size of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Caruso’s status tonight, and updates on Core Score and Gelo.
Stu’s Notes: Coby White Has the Best Smile
The Bulls are still standing. Also: NBA Playoff team likability, Shane Doan’s banner, and Oregon’s ditching the woodsy court.
Joe’s Notes: The WNBA CBA Is Holding Back Caitlin Clark
The league and its union did not account for a generational superstar. Also: What Jimmy Butler’s injury does to the Heat, Reed Sheppard goes pro, and Jameson Taillon prepares for his season debut.
Stu’s Notes: Zion Williamson’s Leg Isn’t Just Sore!
Why did the Pelicans say it like that? Then: Lasers are cool, being a bad Sens fan, and a question about Aaron Rodgers and HIV.
Joe’s Notes: Indiana Will Always Be a Factor in College Basketball
Ballo to Bloomington. Also: Shilo Sanders might be running recruiting for Colorado, the Warriors might have breathed their last, and the Bulls’ very specific moment has arrived.
Stu’s Notes: Is the In-Season or Play-In Tournament More Like the NIT?
Then: Watching the NBA Playoffs on behalf of our country, Michael Busch keeps homering, and dugout dinger celebrations will soon go the way of the bench mob.
Joe’s Notes: Why the Flyers Might Pull Their Goalie Early Tonight
The Eastern Conference tiebreaker situation. Also: A potential issue with college sports’ transfer markets, BYU’s hire, and playoff experience vs. playoff inexperience.
Stu’s Notes: Scottie Scheffler Should Get Better at Golf
A recommendation. Also: The Brewers have more beef, a note about Two Dog Special, and what if the Fever don’t pick Caitlin Clark?
Joe’s Notes: Should the NBA Playoffs Be Smaller?
Checking in after a rote Game 82. Then: Kentucky loves Mark Pope, the Coyotes are (probably) moving, and a case for believing in the Bulls.
Why Do Car Fires Make Me Happy?
An examination.
Three Things: Shōta Imanaga Continues to Get It
Also: Image consulting for Caleb Williams, and getting psyched for Bulls vs. Hawks.
Three Thoughts: Dan Hurley Has Brought UConn to a New Height
Jim Calhoun and Danny Hurley had to do different things. But this is the best UConn’s ever been. Also: Those worst affected by the pitcher injury problem, and what to think of the Cubs bullpen.
Three Things: Kentucky’s Funniest Hires Might Also Be Its Best
For example: Dusty May. Also…Michael Busch might be Anthony Rizzo, and Brady Tkachuk had a Brady Tkachuk weekend.
Two Dog Special: John Calipari to Arkansas, South Carolina over Iowa, UConn vs. Purdue, and Seton Hall Is Our Champion
Plus a little baseball, a little airlines, and a little bit of the globe.
Booing Shohei Ohtani: A Review
It is so fun you guys.
Three Thoughts: John Fisher and College Football’s “Super League,” Both Very Dumb
John Fisher missed a layup, the college football “super league” is a terrible and doomed idea, and the Cubs’ grounds crew came through in the clutch.
Three Thoughts: Ronel Blanco, Shōta Imanaga, and the Health of College Basketball
Joe talks no-hitter unlikeliness, the Cubs’ ace situation, college hoops’ regular season vs. March Madness, and the harassment side of problem gambling.
Stu’s Notes: Clemson Stunk in the NIT
Some tournaments are easier than others. Also: What went wrong for UNC, talking Terrence Shannon, and whether NCAA T*urnament teams should be deported.